Streets Maintenance Technician Level I

Leland, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 46600 - 58250

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Performs introductory skilled trades work in the construction maintenance and repair of streets sidewalks driveways drainage ways and related facilities; operates a variety of motorized equipment; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Streets Maintenance Supervisor. This position is designated as essential during emergency or disaster situations as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Repairs and maintains streets: prepares asphalt materials for resurfacing and patching potholes; builds and sets concrete forms; pours and patches new and old concreate work; performs general landscaping duties upon completion of projects.
Removes damaged sections of asphalt; fills holes with patching materials and hot asphalt using tamps or rolls patches.
Constructs maintains and repairs street signs catch basins storm drainpipes curbs sidewalks street striping retaining walls and other infrastructure within Town right of way and maintenance easements.
Performs minor repair and preventative maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment; performs oil changes replaces filters and spark plugs and checks tire pressure and fluids.
Assists with the installation and removal of traffic control devices for operation and maintenance activities.
Operates backhoe front end loader chainsaw concrete saw jackhammer asphalt roller weed eater stump grinder and other equipment in the construction maintenance and repair of Public Works streets and facilities.
Promotes and demonstrates organizational culture core values and leadership philosophies consistent with or complementary to Town administration.
Adheres to policies and procedures established by the Town.
Performs work during emergency or disaster situations as necessary upon request or as assigned by the Town Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with minimal experience (less than 1 year) in general construction street maintenance and in the operation of medium to heavy sized equipment and trucks.
Possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the State of North Carolina.
Obtain Flagger certification within one (1) year of appointment.
Obtain Confined Space certification within one (1) year of appointment.
Obtain FEMA Class 100 and 700 certifications within one (1) year of appointment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of streets drainage buildings grounds utilities landscape and related construction maintenance and repair procedures.
General knowledge of the safe use operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
Ability to safely operate equipment to which the employee is assigned.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to read and write basic instructions and work orders.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Ability to perform work during emergency or disaster situations upon request and as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and walking frequently requires speaking or hearing using hands to finger handle or feel reaching with hands and arms pushing or pulling lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting climbing or balancing and stooping kneeling crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts using of measuring devices operating machines operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high precarious places exposure to fumes or airborne particles exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance heavy traffic).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Town is interested in hiring qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas.

Salary Description

$46600.00 - $58250.00

Required Experience:

Full-timeDescriptionPerforms introductory skilled trades work in the construction maintenance and repair of streets sidewalks driveways drainage ways and related facilities; operates a variety of motorized equipment; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervi...